Kitukutwe
Kitukutwe | |
|---|---|
  Kitukutwe Location in Uganda Placement on map is approximate | |
| Coordinates: 00°27′00″N 32°40′12″E / 0.45000°N 32.67000°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Central Uganda |
| District | Wakiso District |
| Municipality | Kira, Uganda |
| County | Kyaddondo |
| Constituency | Kyaddondo East |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mamerito Mugerwa |
| • MP | Ibrahim Semujju Nganda |
| Elevation | 3,870 ft (1,180 m) |
Kitukutwe is a neighborhood in Kira Municipality, Kyaddondo County, Wakiso District, in Central Uganda.
Location
Kitukutwe is bordered by Nakasajja to the north, Kasaayi (in Mukono District) to the east, and Nsasa to the south. Kigulu and Bulindo lie to the southwest, and Nakweero and Kimwanyi lie to the northwest. Kitukutwe is approximately 23.5 kilometres (14.6 mi), by road, northeast of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda.[1] The coordinates of Kitukutwe are:0° 27' 0.00"N, 32° 40' 12.00"E (Latitude:0.45000; Longitude:32.67000).[2]
Overview
Prior to 2001, Kitukutwe was a residential and farming village. In 2001, a law was passed, incorporating the village into the newly created Kira Municipality, the second largest urban center in Uganda, with a population of 313,761 according to the 2014 national census.[3] During the 21st Century Kitukutwe has developed into a middle-class residential neighbourhood, with planned housing developments and large private farms and ranches.[citation needed] Kitukutwe is connected to the national power grid and to the water pipeline of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation.[citation needed]
Points of interest
These are some of the points of interest in or near Kitukutwe:
- Riverside Acres Kitukutwe Housing Estate - A planned residential development by Riverside Acres Limited, a private real estate development company.
- Jomayi Kigulu Housing Estate - A planned residential development by Jomayi Estates Limited, a private real estate development company. Housing estate located in nearby Kigulu.
- Akright Nsasa Housing Estate - A planned residential development by Akright Projects Limited, a private real estate development company. Housing estate located in nearby Nsasa Village.
See also
External links
References
- ^ Estimated Road Distance Between Kampala And Kitukutwe With Map
- ^ "Location of Kitukutwe At Google Maps" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
- ^ "The Population of The Regions of the Republic of Uganda And All Cities And Towns of More Than 15,000 Inhabitants". Citypopulation.de Quoting Uganda Bureau of Statistics. 27 August 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
